Oakland considers whether to drop ShotSpotter gunshot detection system
The city of Oakland has used ShotSpotter for almost 20 years. The contract with the gunshot detection system is up for renewal. But there's disagreement over whether Oakland should continue to use the technology.
The city of Oakland has used ShotSpotter for almost 20 years. The contract with the gunshot detection system is up for renewal. But there's disagreement over whether Oakland should continue to use the technology.
What to know about Measure NN: Oakland votes to tax itself for more police
Oakland is battling a crime wave, prodding residents to consider renewing a local tax to fund police, fire, and violence prevention services.
Oakland is battling a crime wave, prodding residents to consider renewing a local tax to fund police, fire, and violence prevention services.
What to know about San Francisco's Proposition L, proposed tax for rideshare companies
Proposition L proposes an additional tax on ride-hail companies, like Uber and Lyft, and autonomous vehicle companies. Here’s what to know before casting your ballot on Nov. 5.
Proposition L proposes an additional tax on ride-hail companies, like Uber and Lyft, and autonomous vehicle companies. Here’s what to know before casting your ballot on Nov. 5.
Oakland officers save drowning man from Lake Merritt canal: body camera video
Two Oakland police officers were credited over the weekend for saving a drowning man at a Lake Merritt canal, which was captured on body camera.
Two Oakland police officers were credited over the weekend for saving a drowning man at a Lake Merritt canal, which was captured on body camera.
Santa Rosa Mazda driver intentionally causes multiple crashes, kills 1: CHP
A Santa Rosa driver is accused of causing multiple accidents Saturday afternoon, including one that killed a woman, the California Highway Patrol said.
A Santa Rosa driver is accused of causing multiple accidents Saturday afternoon, including one that killed a woman, the California Highway Patrol said.
Photos: Wildfire completely destroys Lake County home
Nothing but charred rubble and ashes remain where a house once stood in Lake County after the Glenhaven Fire ripped through the area.
Nothing but charred rubble and ashes remain where a house once stood in Lake County after the Glenhaven Fire ripped through the area.
Road rage incident leads to fatal crash in Santa Rosa
A woman is dead, and a man and child were injured after two other cars were involved in an earlier road rage incident in Santa Rosa Saturday afternoon.
A woman is dead, and a man and child were injured after two other cars were involved in an earlier road rage incident in Santa Rosa Saturday afternoon.
San Jose police investigating councilman accused of soliciting child sexual abuse material
Embattled San Jose city council member Omar Torres said he’s the victim of “entirely false" accusations. This, after San Jose police detectives launched a criminal investigation into the first-term Dist. 3 rep.
Embattled San Jose city council member Omar Torres said he’s the victim of “entirely false" accusations. This, after San Jose police detectives launched a criminal investigation into the first-term Dist. 3 rep.
Glenhaven Fire in Lake County prompts evacuation orders and warnings
The fire has prompted evacuation orders and warnings.
The fire has prompted evacuation orders and warnings.
SFPD plainclothes officers shot at by suspect who is now in custody, chief says
San Francisco police say they have detained a possible suspect after gunshots were fired in the SoMa neighborhood on Thursday night.
San Francisco police say they have detained a possible suspect after gunshots were fired in the SoMa neighborhood on Thursday night.
Oakland Coliseum: A new deal on the table?
In selling the Oakland Coliseum site, the City of Oakland is trying to avoid major spending cuts that could deeply reduce police and fire services to a city in need.
In selling the Oakland Coliseum site, the City of Oakland is trying to avoid major spending cuts that could deeply reduce police and fire services to a city in need.
Disneyland announces $50 kids ticket offer for limited time only
The special ticket offer is valid for visits Jan. 7 to Mar. 20, 2025.
The special ticket offer is valid for visits Jan. 7 to Mar. 20, 2025.
SFPD release police body-cam footage of unlicensed hot-dog vendor's arrest
The San Francisco Police Department released police body-camera footage of the arrest of an unlicensed hot dog vendor last month.
The San Francisco Police Department released police body-camera footage of the arrest of an unlicensed hot dog vendor last month.
Forward progress stopped on Dino Fire, blaze is 20% contained
Forward progress has been halted on a 30-acre fire burning Wednesday night on the easternmost side of Santa Clara County near Pacheco State Park, Cal Fire said at 9 p.m.
Forward progress has been halted on a 30-acre fire burning Wednesday night on the easternmost side of Santa Clara County near Pacheco State Park, Cal Fire said at 9 p.m.
NBA fans debate whether Kevin Porter Jr. deserves another chance in league
Kevin Porter Jr. signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers over the summer. After agreeing to a plea deal following an alleged domestic violence incident, he continues to undergo counseling.
Kevin Porter Jr. signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers over the summer. After agreeing to a plea deal following an alleged domestic violence incident, he continues to undergo counseling.
San Francisco supervisors want to expedite gay bathhouse revival
Gay bathhouses in San Francisco could see a revival under new legislation spearheaded by District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman.
Gay bathhouses in San Francisco could see a revival under new legislation spearheaded by District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman.
Bike party takes over Safeway parking lot in San Jose and harassed residents
San Jose police say they received reports of a large bike party taunting residents, and several people were hit by rocks and other objects.
San Jose police say they received reports of a large bike party taunting residents, and several people were hit by rocks and other objects.
Siesta Key family ‘narrowly escapes’ house fire after video shows Tesla battery igniting in garage
A family on Siesta Key survived Hurricane Helene but narrowly escaped when they say a Tesla parked in their garage ignited in the middle of the night.
A family on Siesta Key survived Hurricane Helene but narrowly escaped when they say a Tesla parked in their garage ignited in the middle of the night.
PG&E may shut off power in parts of Napa County amid Bay Area heat wave
As the Bay Area endures scorching temperatures this week, some PG&E customers may lose power due to public safety power shutoffs
As the Bay Area endures scorching temperatures this week, some PG&E customers may lose power due to public safety power shutoffs
McClymonds High School reunion turns deadly; alumnus killed
The annual McClymonds High School reunion at DeFremery Park in West Oakland turned deadly after an alumnus was killed during the festivities, which have been hosted for decades.
The annual McClymonds High School reunion at DeFremery Park in West Oakland turned deadly after an alumnus was killed during the festivities, which have been hosted for decades.